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The present invention relates to a somatic tinnitus treatment device using acoustic stimulation and electrical stimulation in a complex manner. According to the present invention, the somatic tinnitus treatment device comprises: a plurality of electrodes for electrically stimulating and relaxing muscles of the upper back neck and temporomandibular joint; an audio output device attached to the mastoid process at the back of the auricle to transmit white noise or therapeutic music through bone conduction; a heating pad having the electrode installed thereon and providing thermal stimulation to increase a relaxation effect of the muscles of the upper back neck and temporomandibular joint; an electricity supply unit for supplying electricity to the electrodes, the sound output device, and the heating pad; and a control unit for controlling operation of the electrodes, the sound output device, and the heating pad. Accordingly, the muscles of the upper back neck and temporomandibular joint, which are the most important part to alleviate somatic tinnitus symptoms, are relaxed and, at the same time, tinnitus treatment sound is provided through bone conduction speakers, so that acoustic stimulation and electrical stimulation are applied to a somatic tinnitus patient at the same time, and thus relief of somatic tinnitus symptoms and efficiency of somatic tinnitus treatment can be optimized.

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체성이명 치료기기{Somatic tinnitus treatment device}Somatic tinnitus treatment device

본 발명은 음향자극과 전기자극을 복합적으로 이용하는 체성이명 치료기기에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하게는 체성이명 증상의 완화를 위해 가장 중요한 후상부 목의 근육들과 턱 운동 관련 근육들을 전기자극하여 이완시키며 동시에 백색잡음(white noise) 등 소리치료 음향을 골전도 스피커를 통해 제공함으로써, 체성이명 환자들에게 음향자극과 전기자극을 동시에 적용하여 체성이명 증상의 완화 및 체성이명 치료의 효율이 최적화도록 하는 체성이명 치료기기에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a somatic tinnitus treatment device using acoustic stimulation and electrical stimulation in combination, and more particularly, by electrically stimulating the muscles of the posterior and upper neck and jaw movement-related muscles, which are the most important for alleviating somatic tinnitus symptoms, Efficiency of somatic tinnitus treatment and alleviation of somatic tinnitus symptoms by simultaneously applying acoustic and electrical stimulation to somatic tinnitus patients by providing sound therapy sound such as white noise while relaxing them through a bone conduction speaker It relates to a somatic tinnitus treatment device that can be optimized.

난청과 관련되어 발생하는 일반적 이명과 달리 청각과 무관하게 목의 근골격계 이상에 의해 유발되는 체성이명군의 존재가 알려져 있으며, 이러한 체성이명에 대해서는 해당 근육에 대한 체성감각적(somatosensory) 치료가 필요하다고 알려져 있다.(Evidence for a tinnitus subgroup responsive to somatosensory based treatment modalities. Levine RA, et al. Prog Brain Res. 2007;166:195-207). Unlike general tinnitus associated with hearing loss, it is known that there is a group of somatic tinnitus induced by musculoskeletal abnormalities of the neck regardless of hearing, and it is known that somatosensory treatment for the relevant muscle is required for such somatic tinnitus. (Evidence for a tinnitus subgroup responsive to somatosensory based treatment modalities. Levine RA, et al. Prog Brain Res. 2007;166:195-207).

체성이명의 빈도는 전체 이명의 20-35% 정도로 보고되며 주로 후상부 목의 근육들(후두하근육, 흉쇄유돌근 및 승모근)과 턱관절 근육(측두근과 교근)의 이상이 주된 원인으로 알려져 있다.(Prevalence and factors associated with neck and jaw muscle modulation of tinnitus. Won JY, et al. Audiol Neurootol. 2013;18(4):261-73.)The frequency of somatic tinnitus is reported to be about 20-35% of all tinnitus, and it is known that abnormalities in the muscles of the posterior and upper neck (suboccipitalis, sternocleidomastoid and trapezius) and temporomandibular muscles (temporalis and masseter) are the main causes. Prevalence and factors associated with neck and jaw muscle modulation of tinnitus. Won JY, et al. Audiol Neurootol. 2013;18(4):261-73.)

이와 같은 체성이명은 발생 원인이 일반적인 이명과 전혀 다르므로, 그 치료법도 원인 근육에 맞춰 적용해야 하나 아직 효과적인 치료법은 확립되지 않았으며, 해당 근육에 대한 도수 물리치료, 스트레칭, 전기자극 치료 및 보톡스 주사법 등이 시도되고 있으나 뚜렷한 효과를 보이지 못하였다.(Trans-electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for somatic tinnitus. Herraiz C, et al. Prog Brain Res. 2007;166:389-94; Botulinum toxin for the treatment of somatic tinnitus.) Since the cause of such somatic tinnitus is completely different from general tinnitus, the treatment should also be applied according to the causative muscle, but an effective treatment has not yet been established. Trans-electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for somatic tinnitus. Herraiz C, et al. Prog Brain Res. 2007;166:389-94; Botulinum toxin for the treatment of somatic. tinnitus.)

한편, 이명환자는 전체인구의 약 10%, 고령 인구의 약 30-40%에 달하며, 6개월-2년이상 소요되는 소리치료와 상담치료로 구성된 이명 재훈련치료(tinnitus retraining therapy)가 일반적인 이명에 대해 임상적으로 가장 널리 이용되고 있으나 체성이명에 대한 치료 효과는 보고된 바가 없다. On the other hand, tinnitus patients account for about 10% of the total population and about 30-40% of the elderly population, and tinnitus retraining therapy, which consists of sound therapy and counseling, which takes 6 months to 2 years or more, is a common treatment for tinnitus. It is the most widely used clinically for somatic tinnitus, but the therapeutic effect on somatic tinnitus has not been reported.

한국등록특허 10-1468355호Korean Patent No. 10-1468355

본 발명은 상기의 문제점들을 해결하기 위해 안출된 것으로, 목과 턱관절의 근육 이상으로 유발된 체성이명을 효과적으로 치료하는 체성이명 치료기기를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다. The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a somatic tinnitus treatment device that effectively treats somatic tinnitus induced by muscle abnormalities of the neck and temporomandibular joint.

또한, 체성이명 증상의 완화를 위해 가장 중요한 목의 뒤쪽 상부 근육들을 이완시키며 동시에 골전도 스피커를 통해 음향자극을 전달하는 체성이명 치료기기를 제공하는데 목적이 있다. Another object of the present invention is to provide a somatic tinnitus treatment device that relaxes the upper back muscles of the neck, which are most important for alleviating somatic tinnitus symptoms, and at the same time delivers acoustic stimulation through a bone conduction speaker.

또한, 병원에 내원할 필요없이 손쉽고 간편하게 저렴한 비용으로 체성이명의 치료를 반복적으로 시행할 수 있는 음향 및 전기 복합 자극을 이용한 체성이명 치료기기를 제공하는데 목적이 있다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a somatic tinnitus treatment device using acoustic and electrical complex stimulation that can repeatedly perform somatic tinnitus treatment at a low cost easily and conveniently without having to visit a hospital.

본 발명은 상기와 같은 목적을 달성하기 위하여, 후상부 목의 근육들과 턱 운동 관련 근육들을 전기자극하여 이완시키기 위한 복수의 전극과, 귓바퀴 뒤쪽의 유양돌기에 부착하여 백색잡음(white noise)이나 치료용 음악을 골전도로 전달하는 음향출력기와, 상기 전극이 설치되며 근육 이완 효과를 높이기 위해 온열자극하는 온열 패드와, 상기 전극, 음향출력기, 온열 패드에 전기공급을 위한 전기공급부와, 상기 전극, 음향출력기, 온열 패드의 작동을 제어하는 제어부를 포함하는 체성이명 치료기기가 제공된다.In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of electrodes for relaxation by electrical stimulation of muscles of the posterior upper neck and muscles related to jaw movement, and white noise or An acoustic output device for delivering therapeutic music through bone conduction, a heating pad provided with the electrode and thermally stimulating to increase a muscle relaxation effect, an electrical supply unit for supplying electricity to the electrode, the acoustic output device, and the heating pad, and the electrode There is provided a somatic tinnitus treatment device comprising a control unit for controlling the operation of the , sound output device and the heating pad.

본 발명에 있어서, 상기 음향출력기는 유양돌기에 부착하여 소리 자극을 제공하는 골전도 스피커로 구성될 수 있다. In the present invention, the sound output device may be configured as a bone conduction speaker attached to the mastoid to provide sound stimulation.

또한, 상기 음향출력기는 블루투스로 백색잡음이나 치료용 음악을 골전도로 전달하는 골전도 방식의 블루투스 스피커로 구성될 수 있다. In addition, the sound output device may be composed of a Bluetooth speaker of a bone conduction method that transmits white noise or music for treatment through bone conduction through Bluetooth.

한편, 상기 전극은 두개골과 목의 경계부위, 측두 및 턱의 앞쪽 부위를 이완시키는 위치에 설치되고, 저주파 자극을 전달하는 저주파용 전극으로 이루어질 수 있다. On the other hand, the electrode is installed in a position that relaxes the boundary region between the skull and the neck, the temporal region, and the front region of the chin, and may be composed of a low-frequency electrode that delivers low-frequency stimulation.

이 경우, 상기 전극은 후두하근육, 흉쇄유돌근, 승모근, 측두근 및 교근을 자극하는 위치에 설치되는 것을 특징으로 한다. In this case, the electrode is characterized in that it is installed at a position that stimulates the suboccipital muscle, the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the trapezius muscle, the temporal muscle and the masseter muscle.

본 발명에 있어서, 상기 온열 패드는 목받침 혹은 베개 형태로 만들어 뒷목 근육의 이완을 통해 체성이명에 의한 수면장애를 완화시킬 수 있다.In the present invention, the heating pad can be made in the form of a neck support or a pillow to relieve sleep disorders caused by somatic tinnitus through relaxation of the muscles of the back of the neck.

또한, 상기 온열 패드가 착용자의 목에 안정적으로 접촉할 수 있도록 상기 온열 패드를 뒷목에 고정시키는 고정수단이 더 포함될 수 있다. In addition, fixing means for fixing the heating pad to the back neck may be further included so that the heating pad can stably contact the wearer's neck.

상기와 같은 본 발명의 효과는 다음과 같다. The effects of the present invention as described above are as follows.

1. 목 뒤쪽 상부 근육과 턱관절 근육을 이완시켜 목 근육과 턱 관절 이상으로 유발된 체성이명을 완화시켜 효과적으로 치료할 수 있다. 1. By relaxing the muscles of the upper back of the neck and the temporomandibular joint muscle, it can be effectively treated by alleviating somatic tinnitus caused by abnormalities in the neck and temporomandibular joints.

2. 백색잡음과 이명 치료용 음악 등 다양한 형태의 치료 음향을 전기자극과 동시에 혹은 별도로 들려주어 추가적인 이명 억제효과를 제공한다.2. Various types of therapeutic sound such as white noise and tinnitus treatment music are played simultaneously or separately with electrical stimulation to provide additional tinnitus suppression effect.

3. 베개나 목받침의 형태로 제공하여 체성이명과 관련된 수면 장애를 해소한다. 체성 이명환자는 목의 통증과 이갈이 등 턱관절 장애에 따른 수면장애를 동시에 호소하는 경우가 흔하므로 체성이명의 치료에 더하여 목의 통증과 이갈이 완화 및 수면장애 완화용 기기로써 상품화할 수 있다. 3. It is provided in the form of a pillow or neck support to relieve sleep disorders related to somatic tinnitus. It is common for patients with somatic tinnitus to complain of neck pain and sleep disturbance due to temporomandibular joint disorders such as bruising.

4. 병원에 내원하지 않으면서도 손쉽고 간편하게 저렴한 비용으로 장기간 체성이명 치료를 시행할 수 있다.4. Long-term somatic tinnitus treatment can be performed easily and conveniently at low cost without visiting a hospital.

도 1은 본 발명에 따른 체성이명 치료기기의 제1 실시예를 나타내는 사시도이다.
도 2는 도 1의 체성이명 치료기기의 사용상태를 나타내는 배면도이다.
도 3은 도 1의 체성이명 치료기기의 사용상태를 나타내는 측면도이다.
도 4는 본 발명의 전극이 설치되는 승모근과 후두하 근육들 및 흉쇄유돌근의 위치를 나타내는 도면이다.
도 5는 본 발명의 전극이 부착되는 측두근과 교근의 위치를 보인 도면이다.
도 6은 본 발명에 따른 체성이명 치료기기의 제2 실시예를 나타내는 도면이다.1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the apparatus for treating somatic tinnitus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the use state of the somatic tinnitus treatment device of FIG. 1 .
3 is a side view showing the use state of the somatic tinnitus treatment device of FIG. 1 .
4 is a view showing the positions of the trapezius and suboccipital muscles and the sternocleidomastoid muscle to which the electrode of the present invention is installed.
5 is a view showing the positions of the temporalis muscle and the masseter to which the electrode of the present invention is attached.
6 is a view showing a second embodiment of the somatic tinnitus treatment device according to the present invention.

이하에서는 첨부된 도면들을 참조하여 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 대해 상세하게 설명한다. 그러나 본 발명은 이하에서 개시되는 실시예에 한정되는 것이 아니라 서로 다른 다양한 형태로 구현될 것이며, 단지 본 실시예는 본 발명의 개시가 완전하도록 하며, 통상의 지식을 가진 자에게 발명의 범주를 완전하게 알려주기 위해 제공되는 것이다.Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various different forms, only this embodiment allows the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art completely It is provided to inform you.

도 1은 본 발명에 따른 체성이명 치료기기의 제1 실시예를 나타내는 사시도이고, 도 2는 도 1의 체성이명 치료기기의 사용상태를 나타내는 배면도이고, 도 3은 도 1의 체성이명 치료기기의 사용상태를 나타내는 측면도이고, 도 4는 본 발명의 전극이 설치되는 승모근과 후두하 근육들 및 흉쇄유돌근의 위치를 보여주는 도면이며, 도 5는 본 발명의 전극이 설치되는 측두근과 교근의 위치를 표시한 도면이다. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the somatic tinnitus treatment device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the use state of the somatic tinnitus treatment device of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is the body of FIG. It is a side view showing the state of use of the treatment device, and FIG. 4 is a view showing the positions of the trapezius and suboccipital muscles and the sternocleidomastoid muscle where the electrode of the present invention is installed, and FIG. A diagram showing the location of

본 발명의 체성이명 치료기기는 체성이명과 관련이 있는 것으로 알려진 후상부 목의 근육들과 턱운동 관련 근육들을 전기 자극하여 이완을 유도하며, 이와 동시에 혹은 별도로 이명 치료용 음향을 들려주어 추가적인 이명 억제효과를 제공하는데 구성 상의 특징이 있다. The somatic tinnitus treatment device of the present invention induces relaxation by electrically stimulating the muscles of the posterior and upper neck and jaw movement-related muscles known to be related to somatic tinnitus, and at the same time or separately, hears a sound for tinnitus treatment to provide additional tinnitus It has a compositional feature to provide an inhibitory effect.

이를 위해, 본 발명에서는 후상부 목의 근육들과 턱 운동 관련 근육들을 전기자극하여 이완시키기 위한 복수의 전극(10)(50)(52)과, 귓바퀴 뒤쪽의 유양돌기에 부착하여 백색잡음이나 치료용 음악을 골전도로 전달하는 음향출력기(20)와, 상기 전극(10)이 설치되며 후상부 목의 근육들의 이완 효과를 높이기 위해 온열자극하는 온열 패드(30)를 포함한다. To this end, in the present invention, a plurality of electrodes 10, 50, and 52 for relaxation by electrical stimulation of the muscles of the posterior and upper neck and the muscles related to the jaw movement are attached to the mastoid at the back of the pinna to prevent white noise or treatment. It includes a sound output device 20 for transmitting dragon music through bone conduction, and a heating pad 30 on which the electrode 10 is installed and thermally stimulates to increase the relaxation effect of the muscles of the back and upper neck.

여기서, 상기 전극(10)(50)(52)은 두개골과 목의 경계부위를 이완시키는 위치에 설치되는 제1 전극(10)과, 턱운동 관련 근육들을 전기자극하기 위한 위치에 설치되는 제2 전극(50)(52)으로 구성된다. Here, the electrodes 10, 50, and 52 are the first electrode 10 installed at a position to relax the boundary between the skull and the neck, and the second electrode 10 installed at a position to electrically stimulate the muscles related to the jaw movement. It is composed of electrodes 50 and 52 .

구체적으로는 상기 제1 전극(10)은 도 4에 도시한 승모근, 후두하 근육들 및 흉쇄유돌근을 자극하는 위치에 설치되고, 상기 제2 전극(50)(52)은 도 5에 도시한 측두근과 교근을 자극하는 위치에 각각 설치되는 것을 특징으로 한다. Specifically, the first electrode 10 is installed at a position to stimulate the trapezius muscle, the suboccipital muscle, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle shown in FIG. 4 , and the second electrodes 50 and 52 are the temporal muscles shown in FIG. 5 . It is characterized in that it is installed in each position to stimulate the and masseter.

통상, 체성 이명환자는 목의 통증과 이갈이 등 턱관절 장애에 따른 수면장애를 동시에 호소하는 경우가 흔하므로 체성이명의 치료에 더하여 목의 통증과 함께 측두근과 교근을 이완시키면 이갈이 완화 및 수면장애 완화의 효과를 얻을 수 있다. In general, patients with somatic tinnitus often complain of neck pain and sleep disturbance due to temporomandibular joint disorders such as bruises. effect can be obtained.

따라서, 본 발명의 실시예에서는 두개골과 목의 경계부위를 이완시키는 제1 전극(10)에 더하여, 턱운동 관련 근육들을 전기자극하기 위한 제2 전극(50)(52)을 구비하였으며, 이를 통해 목과 턱관절 근육 이상으로 유발되는 체성이명을 효과적으로 치료할 수 있게 되는 것이다. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the first electrode 10 for relaxing the boundary between the skull and the neck, the second electrodes 50 and 52 for electrically stimulating the muscles related to the jaw movement are provided, and through this It will be possible to effectively treat somatic tinnitus caused by abnormalities in the muscles of the neck and temporomandibular joint.

여기서, 상기 제1 전극(10)은 두개골과 목의 경계부위를 이완시키기에 적절한 형태와 각도로 제작하는 것이 바람직하다. 본 발명의 실시예에서는 상기 제1 전극(10)을 소정의 두께를 가지는 원판형의 것으로 제시하였으나, 제1 전극(10)의 형태가 이에 한정되지는 않으며, 필요에 따라 다양한 형태로 이루어질 수 있다. 또한, 상기 제1 전극(10)은 두개골과 목의 경계부위의 피부에 잘 접촉할 수 있는 각도를 갖도록 제작하는 것이 바람직하다. Here, the first electrode 10 is preferably manufactured in a shape and angle suitable for relaxing the boundary region between the skull and the neck. In the embodiment of the present invention, the first electrode 10 is presented as a disk-shaped one having a predetermined thickness, but the shape of the first electrode 10 is not limited thereto, and may be formed in various shapes as necessary. . In addition, it is preferable to manufacture the first electrode 10 to have an angle that can make good contact with the skin at the boundary between the skull and the neck.

또한, 제2 전극(50)(52) 역시 본 발명의 실시예에서는 소정의 두께를 가지는 원판형의 것으로 제시하였으나, 그 형태가 이에 한정되지는 않으며, 필요에 따라 다양한 형태로 이루어질 수 있다. In addition, although the second electrodes 50 and 52 are also presented in the form of a disk having a predetermined thickness in the embodiment of the present invention, the shape is not limited thereto, and may be formed in various shapes as necessary.

한편, 상기 전극(10)(50)(52)은 저주파 자극을 전달하는 저주파용 전극으로 이루어짐으로써, 저주파 자극과 온열 자극을 전달할 수 있도록 하여 이완 효과를 극대화시킨다. On the other hand, the electrodes 10, 50, and 52 are made of low-frequency electrodes that transmit low-frequency stimulation, thereby maximizing the relaxation effect by allowing low-frequency stimulation and thermal stimulation to be transmitted.

온열 자극을 위해, 본 발명에서는 후상부 목의 근육들의 이완 효과를 높일 수 있는 온열 패드(30)를 구비하고, 상기 온열 패드(30)에 상기 제1 전극(10)을 설치하는 구조로 이루어진다. For thermal stimulation, in the present invention, a heating pad 30 capable of increasing the relaxation effect of the muscles of the back and upper neck is provided, and the first electrode 10 is installed on the heating pad 30 .

상기 온열 패드(30)는 사람의 후상부 목의 근육을 이완시킬 수 있도록 목의 후상부에 접촉가능한 형태를 갖으며, 바람직하게는 목의 형태에 맞게 둥근 형태로 목을 지지하도록 형성된다. 이 경우, 온열 패드(30)의 두께나 크기는 다양하게 구성할 수 있으며, 구체적인 구조는 공지된 기술에 따라 얼마든지 다양한 구조로 구성할 수 있다. The heating pad 30 has a shape that can contact the back and upper parts of the neck so as to relax the muscles of the back and upper neck of the person, and is preferably formed to support the neck in a round shape to fit the shape of the neck. In this case, the thickness or size of the heating pad 30 can be configured in various ways, and the specific structure can be configured in any number of different structures according to known techniques.

또한, 상기 제2 전극(50)(52)을 착용자의 턱관절과 측두근을 자극하는 위치에 설치하기 위해 상기 제2 전극(50)(52)이 설치되는 패드가 상기 온열 패드(30)에서 연장될 수 있으며, 상기 온열 패드(30)가 착용자의 턱관절과 측두근을 포함하는 형태로 넓게 이루어질 수도 있다. In addition, in order to install the second electrodes 50 and 52 at positions that stimulate the temporomandibular joint and temporal muscle of the wearer, the pad on which the second electrodes 50 and 52 are installed extends from the heating pad 30 . In addition, the heating pad 30 may be formed to include a wearer's temporomandibular joint and temporalis muscle.

본 발명에 있어서, 상기 온열 패드(30)는 목받침 혹은 베개 형태로 만들어질 수 있으며, 이로 인해 뒷목 근육의 이완을 통해 이명에 의한 수면장애를 완화시킬 수 있도록 함도 가능하다.In the present invention, the heating pad 30 may be made in the form of a neck support or a pillow, so that it is also possible to alleviate sleep disorders caused by tinnitus through relaxation of the back neck muscles.

본 발명은 상기 전극과 온열 패드를 통해 저주파 자극과 온열 자극을 전달함과 동시에, 온열 패드(30)의 상부 양측에 포함되어 있는 상기 음향출력기(20)를 통해 유양돌기에 음향과 진동을 제공한다. In the present invention, low-frequency stimulation and thermal stimulation are delivered through the electrodes and the heating pad, and at the same time, the sound and vibration are provided to the mastoid process through the sound output device 20 included on both upper sides of the heating pad 30. .

상기 음향출력기(20)는 유양돌기에 부착하여 블루투스로 백색잡음이나 치료용 음악을 골전도로 전달하는 골전도 방식의 블루투스 스피커로 구성될 수 있다. The sound output device 20 may be configured as a Bluetooth speaker of a bone conduction method that is attached to the mastoid and transmits white noise or therapeutic music through Bluetooth through bone conduction.

상기 음향출력기(20)를 유양돌기에 부착하기 위해서는 별도의 부착수단이 구비되거나 구조적으로 음향출력기(20)가 유양돌기에 접촉할 수 있는 구조를 갖게 할 수 있으며, 이에 대해서는 공지된 통상의 기술이 적용될 수 있으므로, 본 발명에서는 이에 대한 상세한 설명은 생략하도록 한다. In order to attach the sound output device 20 to the mastoid, a separate attachment means may be provided or structurally the sound output device 20 may have a structure that can contact the mastoid, and for this, a known conventional technique Since it can be applied, a detailed description thereof will be omitted in the present invention.

이와 같은 골전도 방식의 블루투스 스피커를 통해 내장된 백색잡음의 종류인 개울물소리, 파도소리, 바람소리 등 다양한 형태의 환경음을 들려주어 이명 억제효과를 제공하거나 주파수를 변조한 이명 치료용 음악 등을 청취하도록 할 수도 있다. 골전도 스피커는 귓바퀴 뒷쪽의 유양돌기에 부착하여 음향과 진동을 동시에 제공하므로 흉쇄유돌근의 이완도 촉진한다.This type of bone conduction Bluetooth speaker provides a tinnitus suppression effect by listening to various types of environmental sounds, such as the sound of a stream, waves, and wind, which are types of white noise built-in, or music for tinnitus treatment by modulating the frequency. You can also make it listen. The bone conduction speaker is attached to the mastoid process at the back of the auricle to provide sound and vibration at the same time, so it also promotes relaxation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

이와 같은 본 발명의 체성이명 치료기기는 상기 전극(10)(50)(52), 음향출력기(20), 온열 패드(30)에 전기공급을 위한 전기공급부(도시안함)와, 상기 전극, 음향출력기, 온열 패드의 작동을 제어하는 제어부(도시안함)를 포함할 수 있으며, 상기 전기공급부는 착탈 가능한 충전식 배터리로 이루어지거나 외부전기를 공급받을 수 있도록 홀 형태의 결속단자가 형성되어 필요에 따라 전기선이 분리/결합 될 수 있도록 함도 가능하다. The somatic tinnitus treatment device of the present invention as described above includes an electrical supply unit (not shown) for supplying electricity to the electrodes 10, 50, 52, the sound output device 20, and the heating pad 30, the electrode, It may include a control unit (not shown) for controlling the operation of the sound output device and the heating pad, and the electricity supply unit is made of a removable rechargeable battery or a hole-shaped binding terminal is formed so that external electricity can be supplied to it. It is also possible to make the electric wires separate/coupled.

도 6은 본 발명에 따른 체성이명 치료기기의 제2 실시예를 나타내는 도면으로서, 제2 실시예에서는 상기 온열 패드(30)가 착용자의 목에 안정적으로 접촉할 수 있도록 상기 온열 패드(30)를 목에 고정시키는 고정수단(40)이 더 포함될 수 있다. 6 is a view showing a second embodiment of the apparatus for treating somatic tinnitus according to the present invention. In the second embodiment, the heating pad 30 can be stably in contact with the wearer's neck. A fixing means 40 for fixing the to the neck may be further included.

상기 고정수단(40)은 예컨대, 고정끈의 형태로 이루어질 수 있으며, 고정끈을 목에 묶거나 2개의 고정끈을 결속시키는 장치가 추가되어 착용자의 목에 온열 패드(30)가 밀접하게 접촉되어 치료기기를 착용할 수 있도록 돕는다. 이 경우, 상기 고정수단(40)에는 길이조절부가 더 추가될 수 있다. The fixing means 40 may, for example, be made in the form of a fixing string, and a device for tying the fixing string to the neck or binding two fixing strings is added so that the heating pad 30 is in close contact with the wearer's neck. Assist in wearing treatment equipment. In this case, a length adjustment part may be further added to the fixing means 40 .

이상에서 살펴본 본 발명의 체성이명 치료기기는 뒷목 근육, 턱관절 근육의 이완과 함께 백색잡음 혹은 수면유도 음악을 제공하여 이명에 의한 수면장애를 완화시킬 수 있고, 기기 내부에 온열자극용 패드를 포함시켜 이완 효과를 높일 수 있다.The somatic tinnitus treatment device of the present invention as described above can alleviate sleep disturbance caused by tinnitus by providing white noise or sleep-inducing music along with relaxation of the muscles of the back neck and temporomandibular joint, and a pad for thermal stimulation inside the device. It can be included to increase the relaxation effect.

본 발명의 권리는 위에서 설명된 실시예에 한정되지 않고 청구범위에 기재된 바에 의해 정의되며, 본 발명의 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 청구범위에 기재된 권리범위 내에서 다양한 변형과 개작을 할 수 있다는 것은 자명하다.The right of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but is defined by the claims, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and adaptations within the scope of the claims. it is self-evident

10: 제1 전극 20: 음향출력기
30: 온열 패드 40: 고정수단
50, 52: 제2 전극10: first electrode 20: sound output device
30: heating pad 40: fixing means
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목의 후상부 및 턱관절의 근육들을 전기자극하여 이완시키기 위한 복수의 전극;
귓바퀴 뒤쪽의 유양돌기에 부착하여 백색잡음과 이명 치료용 소리자극을 골전도로 전달하는 음향출력기;
상기 전극이 설치되며 후상부 목과 턱관절 근육들의 이완 효과를 높이기 위해 온열자극하는 온열 패드;
상기 전극, 음향출력기, 온열 패드에 전기공급을 위한 전기공급부; 및
상기 전극, 음향출력기, 온열 패드의 작동을 제어하는 제어부;
를 포함하는 체성이명 치료기기.A plurality of electrodes for relaxation by electrical stimulation of the muscles of the posterior upper part of the neck and the temporomandibular joint;
A sound output device attached to the mastoid process behind the pinna to deliver sound stimulation for white noise and tinnitus treatment through bone conduction;
a heating pad on which the electrode is installed and for thermal stimulation to increase the relaxation effect of the upper back neck and temporomandibular joint muscles;
an electricity supply unit for supplying electricity to the electrode, the sound output device, and the heating pad; and
a control unit for controlling the operation of the electrode, the sound output device, and the heating pad;
A somatic tinnitus treatment device comprising a. 청구항 1에 있어서,
상기 음향출력기는 유양돌기에 부착하여 음향과 진동을 제공하는 골전도 스피커로 구성되며, 상기 스피커에 의한 유양돌기의 진동이 흉쇄유돌근의 이완을 추가적으로 촉진하는 것을 특징으로 하는 체성이명 치료기기.The method according to claim 1,
The sound output device consists of a bone conduction speaker attached to the mastoid to provide sound and vibration, and vibration of the mastoid by the speaker further promotes relaxation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. 청구항 1에 있어서,
상기 음향출력기는 블루투스로 이명 치료용 음향을 골전도로 전달하는 골전도 방식의 블루투스 스피커인 것을 특징으로 하는 체성이명 치료기기.The method according to claim 1,
The sound output device is a somatic tinnitus treatment device, characterized in that it is a Bluetooth speaker of the bone conduction method that transmits sound for treating tinnitus through Bluetooth through bone conduction. 청구항 1에 있어서,
상기 전극은 두개골과 목의 경계부위, 측두 및 턱의 앞쪽 부위를 이완시키는 위치에 설치되고, 저주파 자극을 전달하는 저주파용 전극으로 이루어지는 것을 특징으로 하는 체성이명 치료기기.The method according to claim 1,
The electrode is a somatic tinnitus treatment device, characterized in that it is installed at a position to relax the boundary region between the skull and the neck, the temporal region, and the front region of the chin, and comprises a low-frequency electrode that delivers low-frequency stimulation. 청구항 4에 있어서,
상기 전극은 승모근, 후두하근육, 흉쇄유돌근, 측두근 및 교근을 자극하는 위치에 설치되는 것을 특징으로 하는 체성이명 치료기기.5. The method according to claim 4,
The electrode is a somatic tinnitus treatment device, characterized in that it is installed at a position to stimulate the trapezius muscle, the suboccipital muscle, the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the temporalis muscle and the masseter muscle. 청구항 1에 있어서,
상기 온열 패드는 목받침 혹은 베개 형태로 만들어 뒷목 근육의 이완을 통해 체성이명에 의한 수면장애를 완화시킬 수 있는 체성이명 치료기기.The method according to claim 1,
The heating pad is a somatic tinnitus treatment device that can alleviate sleep disorders caused by somatic tinnitus through relaxation of the back neck muscles by making it in the form of a neck support or pillow. 청구항 1에 있어서,
상기 온열 패드가 착용자의 목에 안정적으로 접촉할 수 있도록 상기 온열 패드를 목에 고정시키는 고정수단이 더 포함되는 것을 특징으로 하는 체성이명 치료기기.

The method according to claim 1,
and fixing means for fixing the heating pad to the neck so that the heating pad can stably contact the wearer's neck.
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